The Science Behind Back to the Future Day

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the predictions made in the "Back to the Future" film series, particularly focusing on the technological advancements and cultural references anticipated for the year 2015. Participants express curiosity and humor regarding the absence of certain futuristic inventions like hoverboards and flying cars, as well as the performance of the Chicago Cubs in baseball.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the absence of hoverboards, expressing disappointment over the lack of this anticipated technology.
  • Others question the absence of flying cars, highlighting this as another unfulfilled prediction from the film.
  • A participant mentions the Chicago Cubs in relation to the film's predictions, noting their failure to win the World Series in a long time.
  • There is a humorous acknowledgment of the Cubs' historical performance, with a suggestion that perhaps future predictions could be revisited in the next century.
  • One participant expresses confusion about the complexity of baseball, comparing it to cricket, which adds to the light-hearted nature of the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a humorous and light-hearted tone regarding the unfulfilled predictions, but there is no consensus on the complexity of baseball or the performance of the Cubs, indicating a mix of understanding and confusion.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference cultural and sports contexts that may not be universally understood, such as the historical performance of the Cubs and the intricacies of baseball rules.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of the "Back to the Future" series, individuals interested in cultural predictions, and those curious about sports history may find this discussion engaging.

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http://www.theguardian.com/film/fil...ve-experience-21-october-2015-round-the-world

Where's my Hover board?
mcfly_hoverboard.jpe
 
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And what about those Cubs?

[added] Well, the Cubs are out. So much for that prediction. Oh well, there's always next century! :rolleyes:
 
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Cubs, baseball, right, had to google that, they haven't won in the World ("World" series, I can never get over that) in almost a 100 years, they don't seem to be very good?
I tried googling how many teams are involved, but it all seems quite complex.
 
Tolklein said:
it all seems quite complex

Yes, almost as complex as cricket. o0)
 

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